Broadband Standard Product PA020180-3025-SS High Power Amplifier Module Broadband Power 2GHz to 18GHz March 31, 2006 www.aeroflex.com/bband DESCRIPTION FEATURES Our new innovative broadband power amplifier designs provide performance without sacrificing output power. The ultra wideband performance of the PA020180-3025-SS can replace multiple narrowband power amplifiers, there by reducing cost and complexity in microwave systems. Our team of engineers can custom design power amplifiers using the latest simulation software and proprietary technology to meet even the most demanding specifications. >30dBm P1dB up to 18GHz 30dB Typical Gain 7dB NF @ 16GHz (Typical) IP3 > 40dBm @ 8GHz Single Power Supply High Efficiency Compact Size SPECIFICATIONS ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS1 PARAMETER SYMBOL MIN MAX UNITS Operating Temperature - Case TMO -40 +65 C Storage Temperature - Case TMS -40 +125 C Positive Supply Voltage VPS +12 +15 V 1. Stresses above those listed under "Absolute Maximums Rating" may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress rating only and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational sections of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability. NOMINAL OPERATING CONDITIONS PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN MAX UNITS Full Range -40 +55 C +12 +15 V Temperature, TO Positive Supply Voltage, VPS Aeroflex Plainview SCD10022 Rev A Preliminary SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNIT 2.0 - 18 GHz 1dB Compression Point +30 +32 +33 dBm Saturated Power +31 +33 +35 dBm Gain 25 - - dB Gain Flatness -1.5 - +1.5 dB @ 8GHz - 6.5 - dB RF Input Return Loss 2 - 18GHz, Reference to 50 ohms - - 10 dB RF Output Return Loss 4 - 18GHz, Reference to 50 ohms - - 10 dB +12 - +15 V - - 2.4 Amps Frequency Range Power Output Power Output Saturated Noise Figure Positive Supply Voltage Positive Supply Current +12V, +15V TYPICAL S-PARAMETERS Aeroflex Plainview SCD10022 Rev A Preliminary 3/31/06 2 TYPICAL NOISE FIGURE TYPICAL RF OUTPUT POWER 34 Power dBm 32 30 28 P1dB 26 Psat 24 22 20 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 Frequency GHz Aeroflex Plainview SCD10022 Rev A Preliminary 3/31/06 3 PHASE NOISE dBc/Hz 18GHz Frequency 14GHz 2GHz 8GHz Aeroflex Plainview SCD10022 Rev A Preliminary 3/31/06 4 OUTLINE DRAWING ISOMETRIC VIEW ORDERING INFORMATION MODEL NUMBER HERMETICITY PACKAGE PA020180-3025-SS Non Hermetic 2.70L x 1.50W x .39Ht PLAINVIEW, NEW YORK Toll Free: 800-THE-1553 Fax: 516-694-6715 INTERNATIONAL Tel: 805-778-9229 Fax: 805-778-1980 NORTHEAST Tel: 603-888-3975 Fax: 603-888-4585 SE AND MID-ATLANTIC Tel: 321-951-4164 Fax: 321-951-4254 WEST COAST Tel: 949-362-2260 Fax: 949-362-2266 CENTRAL Tel: 719-594-8017 Fax: 719-594-8468 www.aeroflex.com info-ams@aeroflex.com Aeroflex Microelectronic Solutions reserves the right to change at any time without notice the specifications, design, function, or form of its products described herein. All parameters must be validated for each customer's application by engineering. No liability is assumed as a result of use of this product. No patent licenses are implied. Our passion for performance is defined by three attributes represented by these three icons: solution-minded, performance-driven and customer-focused SCD10022 Rev A Preliminary 3/31/06 5